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allaboutme2
Reg. Aug 2014
Posted 2016-02-24 7:55 AM
Subject: Feeding for a better topline


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 We just bought this gelding.  I know his topline needs work and he's not legged up yet. But i wanted to make sure i was feeding for the best possible results.  He is an 15.0h 11 yo AQHA gelding and he has has most of the winter off.  we are currently legging him back up.
He was on 12% and round bales. I have switched him to Tribute (same am and pm) plus nice 2nd cutting hay. 
My feed routine:

1 Cup Kalm “n” EZ
½ Cup K Finish
1 Cup Essential GC

 



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Murphy
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2016-02-24 8:12 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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The Tribute should help a lot. You may also want to check into THE Muscle Mass. Wyoming barrel racer is a dealer on here. She can help you.

I also feed Tribute and THE to my mare who had a poor topline when I got her. 
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hoofs_in_motion
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2016-02-24 8:15 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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My gelding had a poor topline, and needed weight, I was feeding alfalfa pellets along with gleam & gain 60 on top. 

Exercises and hill work helps as well.

 
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hammer_time
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2016-02-24 8:15 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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 My horse was in a similar situation.  Moved him to AZ in the middle of the winter and he wasn't in the greatest body condition.  Not poor by any means but not where I like them to be.  I fed him alfalfa and 1/2 Lb Renew Gold.  It really filled him out.  If I were you, I'd do 1 lb of RG.  I've recently upped him to 1 lb and continue to be pleased with the results I'm getting. 
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 8:17 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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Adeptus Nutrition Gleam and Gain Supreme 60 or the Original 41 will really help a horse's topline without making them hot.
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~BINGO~
Reg. Jan 2012
Posted 2016-02-24 8:19 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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My OTTB had a poor top line when he arrived and was quite thin as well. He's been getting 2-3# rice bran meal, a few cups of soaked beet pull, cool calories and THE muscle mass. He's fattened up quite a bit and starting to fill in over his top line. I'd highly recommend THE products.
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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 8:21 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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I would get him dewormed teeth floated and just put him on a good feed with good quality grass hay and go from there befor I started to add different supplments, but if you feel the need to add a supplement talk to Krystal that sells THE equine Edge. 
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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 8:23 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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Good Alfafa hay gos a long ways too.  
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ridejg
Reg. Jan 2009
Posted 2016-02-24 8:24 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline





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Good hay in front of them at all times...a small amount of whole oats...ground flaxseed...and Forco, puts on bloom and a great topline. I also add 2 lbs of soaked alfalfa pellets once a day.

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Sockittoemred
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 8:24 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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I would give him a chance to fill out on what you are feeding him now before you throw a bunch of supplements at him. A solid balanced diet with good quality hay 24/7 should fill him right back out.
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Sandok
Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2016-02-24 8:25 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline


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Yes go with THE Muscle Mass really helped my older gelding.
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JLBerry
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2016-02-24 8:34 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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Mega Oil by Oxygen.....puts the "bloom" on them!
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SmokinGirlie
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 8:52 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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All 5 of my horses top lines filled out tremendously on whole oats, flax, alfalfa, grass hay, and Cur-Ost

 
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GLP
Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2016-02-24 9:13 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline


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SmokinGirlie - 2016-02-24 8:52 AM

All 5 of my horses top lines filled out tremendously on whole oats, flax, alfalfa, grass hay, and Cur-Ost

 

Mine did, too. I wasn't riding at the time so I know it was the Cur Ost.
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Barnmom
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 10:05 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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This is a mare I bought for my son, she is old and has crappy conformation so don't pick on her about that, lol.  She was minutes away from being hauled to the sale barn and looked like crap but rode really hot.  She gets 10# of Omnis cubes, CurOst Total Support (to help an old foundered foot) and grass hay.  Sorry the pics are all sideways, not sure why they did that.

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veintiocho
Reg. Sep 2015
Posted 2016-02-24 10:10 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline


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I've seen great results from high % alfalfa hay, whole oats, flax and forco. Plus 24/7 grass hay.
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FlyingJT
Reg. Jan 2014
Posted 2016-02-24 10:12 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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Barnmom
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2016-02-24 10:14 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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Katie's
Reg. Dec 2004
Posted 2016-02-24 10:46 AM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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I started adding Mega Oil by Oxy-Gen to my boy's feed when I became a dealer and wanted to see if it made a difference and love the results.  Wish I had taken a before picture.   
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soonergirl98
Reg. Oct 2009
Posted 2016-02-24 1:43 PM
Subject: RE: Feeding for a better topline



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Foundation Detox by Animal Element works wonders for the topline!!!! It is a great overall supplement for joints, hooves, coat, but will really fill out a topline.
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